Knowing how and when to treat your own blisters will save you a lot of time and a lot of pain. When you feel a hot spot, stop immediately and attend to it as this indicates the skin is separating from the underlying tissue and can only get worse. So, STOP AND TREAT

80-90 % of all those who did not finish (DNF) in 2018 did so because of foot problems. These were also by far the largest reason for visits to the medical tent. The aim of this article is to help you prepare yourself for this fantastic race and to not let something that is largely preventable or controllable from stopping you finish.